Surgery

Closed Manipulation

Closed manipulation
surgery is a forceful movement of the arm at the shoulder joint. It is done to loosen the stiffness. The surgery is performed under anesthesia. The procedure is followed by intensive physical therapy.

Arthroscopic Surgery

In
arthroscopic surgery, a small incision is made in the shoulder. Special small instruments are inserted through the incision. The tightened tissues are released. The shoulder is manipulated. Physical therapy must be done after this procedure.

Capsular Distension

Capsular distension is often done as a combination of an arthrogram and corticosteroid injection. The doctor expands the shoulder joint by injecting salt water under pressure. The fluid may contain cortisone and may also contain a dye that allows the shape and character of the shoulder joint to be seen.

Prevention

Frozen shoulder may recur. To help prevent frozen shoulder:

Do regular
strength training
and
range-of-motion
exercises. This will help maintain a strong and flexible shoulder joint.

Seek prompt treatment for a shoulder injury.

Do activities that use your shoulder joint regularly.

After injury to an upper extremity (such as, hand, wrist, elbow), always move the shoulder through a full range of motion several times a day. This is true even when lying in bed for an illness such as a lung infection.

Revision Information

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